FortyHives Shoppers is a modern Progressive Web App (PWA) ecommerce CMS with built-in POS, inventory control, and seamless WhatsApp ordering — enabling businesses to sell smarter across web, mobile, and retail platforms.
FortyHives Shoppers is a cutting-edge PWA-based ecommerce solution designed for businesses that want to combine digital and physical storefronts under one system. Developed for modern retail workflows, Shoppers integrates a powerful ecommerce CMS, point of sale system, real-time inventory tracking, and WhatsApp ordering into a unified dashboard. Whether running an online store, physical outlet, or both, businesses can manage customers, products, categories, invoices, orders, and payments efficiently. The platform supports barcode-based stock management, customizable homepage layouts, multi-store support, and push notifications. Its PWA nature ensures mobile-like performance even from the browser, while the WhatsApp integration enables instant order placement, increasing conversion and customer engagement. Perfect for supermarkets, electronics shops, fashion stores, and general merchandise businesses.
Whether you choose to host it yourself or let us manage everything, getting started with our powerful software solutions is effortless.
Select between the Self-Hosted License for full control or the Managed Cloud Hosting for hands-off convenience.
We’ll discuss your business needs, help you choose the best product(s), and guide you on deployment strategy.
For the Self-Hosted option, we’ll deploy the product to your server and ensure it's running smoothly. For Managed Hosting, we take care of everything—deployment, domain setup, security, and more.
Once setup is complete, we’ll provide training, user guides, and ongoing support (for managed clients), so you can focus on scaling your business.
These features collectively contribute to delivering high-quality, functional, and user-centric web applications that meet your diverse needs of businesses and users in the digital realm, backed by our unwavering commitment to provide reliable support around the clock.
We create websites that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring an optimal user experience.
We design user-friendly interfaces with easy navigation and intuitive interactions to enhance user engagement.
We ensure the web app functions consistently across different web browsers, ensuring a wider reach.
FortyHives implements robust security measures to protect user data and safeguard against cyber threats.
We optimize web app performance to reduce load times, reducing bounce rates and improving user satisfaction.
We enable apps to work without an internet connection, ensuring continuous usability and user satisfaction.
We integrate the web application with back-end systems and databases to handle data processing and business logic.
We incorporate a CMS to enable easy content updates and management by non-technical users.
We utilize Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to integrate with third-party services like M-Pesa to enhance functionality.
FortyHives incorporates tools to track user behavior, gather insights, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
We implementing SEO best practices to improve search engine rankings and increase organic traffic.
We integrate social media platforms to enable seamless sharing and enhance user engagement.
FortyHives offers continuous assistance and support to clients, ensuring immediate help and reliable guidance whenever needed.
We providing timely updates and ongoing maintenance to keep the web application secure, bug-free, and up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
Whether you're considering the Self-Hosted License or the Managed Cloud Hosting plan, this section is here to help you make an informed decision. From installation to support, we’ve covered the most common concerns so you can move forward with confidence. Ready to streamline your operations and go digital? Let’s get you started on the right path — explore the FAQs below and take the next step toward smarter business management today.
Self-Hosted License means we install the software on your own server or hosting environment, and you're responsible for ongoing maintenance, updates, and security.
Managed Cloud Hosting, on the other hand, is a fully hosted and managed service — we take care of the server, updates, backups, and technical maintenance for you, and you pay a monthly subscription.
Yes! Both packages provide full access to the system's features and functionalities. You get the same core system — the only difference is who manages the hosting and maintenance.
Absolutely. You can upgrade from Self-Hosted to Managed Cloud Hosting at any time. We'll help you with the migration and ensure a smooth transition.
You’ll need a VPS or shared hosting with PHP, MySQL, and sufficient resources to run the application smoothly. We'll provide you with the technical specifications and assist during the initial setup.
The Managed Cloud Hosting plan is designed to offer a hassle-free experience, especially for users who don’t want to deal with the technical side of things. It includes fully managed hosting where we handle everything from server setup, configuration, and monitoring to ongoing maintenance. You’ll also benefit from regular updates, daily backups, enhanced security, and uptime monitoring to ensure your system is always running smoothly. Additionally, the plan includes full technical support, so anytime you need help, our team is just a message away. You simply focus on using the system — we take care of the rest.
Yes. For Self-Hosted users, we offer installation support and optional paid maintenance packages.
For Managed Cloud Hosting users, ongoing technical support is included in your monthly plan.
Self-Hosted users receive updates via manual download and install (upon request or with support).
Managed Cloud Hosting users receive automatic updates as part of the monthly subscription.
For Managed Cloud Hosting, your system is ready within 24-48 hours after payment.
For Self-Hosted, setup is usually completed within 48 hours depending on server readiness and responsiveness for access credentials.
Contact us today and experience the difference of working with a dedicated and innovative team. We look forward to partnering with you on your path to success!